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Operating Instructions
Digital High Definition Plasma Television
Model No.
TH-37PX60U
TH-42PX60U
TH-50PX60U
TH-50PX60X
TH-58PX60U
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For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca (Canada)
Please read these instructions before operating your set and r
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement R Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition SD Logo is a “Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Multimedia Interface are trademarks trademark. Dolby Laboratories. or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • (Warning/Caution) Enjoy rich multimedia Notes···························································· 5 • SD memory card Accessories/Options ······················· 6 • Connection ··························· 10 Camcorder • Identifying Controls ······················· 12 • First Time Setup ················ 13 • VCR DVD player Enjoy your TV ! Amplifier Home thea
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user CAUTION that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within DO NOT OPEN a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. instructions are in the papers No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualif
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WARNING/CAUTION If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. TV, unplug the power cord immediately. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated OBJECTS, INCLUDING P
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Accessories/Options Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Antenna Adapter F-Type Transmitter Control Transmitter (2) • for 5C-2V EUR7737Z20 AA Battery • • Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Cable clamper (2) AC cord Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Warranty Card (TH-50PX60X) (Mexico) Pedestal TBL2AX00011 TBL2AX00051 TBL2AX00081 • • • (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U) (TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X) (TH-58PX60U) Installing remo
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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television Caution Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this manual. Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. • Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic • Dealer immediately. During setting-up, make sure that al
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Accessories/Options Setting-up 2 Television unit Lift the television unit above the pedestal base, with the back of the display unit on the same side as the Label. Then align the holes in the television unit with the poles of the pedestal and lower the * Carry out work on a horizontal and television unit into place. level surface. Use the assembly screws (M5 x 30) to fasten B securely. B B Rear Label Pedestal Stopping the plasma television from falling over 3 * The plasma TV must be fast
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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options For 58'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (4) 2 Screw (4) 3 Wood screw (4) 4 Hook (2) 5 Hook securing screw (2) Nominal diameter M8 x 35 4 mm x 12 Securing to a base. Securing to a wall. Hook * Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the caps at the left and right top on the rear side of the plasma TV, and attach the hooks 4 to the plasma TV using the hook securing screws . (Keep the caps 5 you have removed in a safe place
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Connection Watching TV Back of the unit VHF/UHF aerial Cable BOX IN OUT or Fastener or To unfasten • S-Video ANT IN OUT ANT OUT AC cord Video OUT (Connect after all the other L connections.) Audio OUT S-Video signals have R priority. Video IN To record TV shows Video recorder with TV Tuner L Audio DVD Recorder / IN VCR R Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. • For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com • www.panasonic.ca The
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Quick Start Guide Connection Cable Binding Instructions Attaching the Cable clampers Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord • together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary. • When using the optional accessory, follow the • option’s assembly manual to fix cables. Back of the TV unit Snap open Remove from the TV unit Push both side hooks and pull out Snap shut Cable Binding Instructions Bind all cables to the plasma television with the Bundle cables with
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Identifying Controls Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in SD CARD slot sequence (p. 17) Volume POWER Remote control Swing up the door at “PULL”. button sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Viewing from SD Card (p. 16) Switches TV to On or Standby SAP (p. 14) Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19) Exit menus Select/OK/Change Display Main Menu (p. 20) RETURN (to previous menu) Display or remove the channel Sound mute On/Off banner (p
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Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 20) is set to “Off”. Auto channel setup 4 Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select - Auto program Turn the TV On with the Select antenna and input modes 1 POWER button Auto program Cable ANT In set Mode All select Start
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Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10) Switch to TV mode Select a channel number 1 3 up or down To directly input the digital channel Turn power on number 2 When tuning digital channel, POWER button on • • press the button to enter the - unit should be On. minor number in a compound channel number. - example: CH15-1: - Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals. Sleep 0/30/60/
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Viewing Viewing Watching TV Change the aspect (p. 40) Change Each press changes the mode. • aspect 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : • FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM ratio 1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or • ZOOM. FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite a favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using number keys. (see below) channel Caution ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in co
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Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Insert the SD Card For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 18 and 41) 1 • Select the SD mode 2 Select the data to be viewed 3 While reading Thumbnail view the data select Accessing view - Navigation Area Selected picture information is displayed. No. : Image number or file name is displayed. Date : Date of recording is dis
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Viewing Viewing from SD Card Insert the card Remove the card • • Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Label surface SD Card Push until a click is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini • SD Card adapter) To change the view (slide show, adjusting images, etc.) To watch photos in slide show Adjust In select select ok Start set slide show ok Set to Single/Slide to view single images or Mode perform a slide show. You can set
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SD Card: Notes and Cautions Card Warning Messages Message Meaning Is memory card in? The card is not inserted or this unit does not support the format. • No file The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. • Cautions in handling card : Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. • Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. • Insert the card in the correct direction (otherw
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Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 33) With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input 1 Press to display the Input select menu. Select the input mode 2 Press corresponding NUMBER Input select key on the Remote Control to [1] TV select the input of your choice. [
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Other adjust Other adjust Other adjust Picture Audio Setup How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Menu Item Normal Pic. mode Display menu 1 Displays the functions that Picture, Brightness, • can be set (varies according Color, Tint, Sharpness to the input signal) Color temp Color mng. Zoom adjust Select the menu Video NR 2 select Menu 3D Y/C filter Picture n
